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    Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium septentrionale 'Mattole River'

    Also Known As

    • Epilobium septentrionalis 'Mattole Select'
    • Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Mattole Select'
    • Mattole Select California Fuchsia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole' plant details

    Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hummingbirds love this plant and it's amazing orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers. Great for low water gardens, grows naturally in rock crevices along the coast. Deer tolerant. Hardy to 10°F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Humboldt County CA selection of Epilobium septentrionalis (Zauschneria). This has vermillion-orange flowers and amazing silver foliage with a capacity to take the hottest sun and crappiest soil and still put on an unexpected floral display with no water from you once established.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Wide silvery-white leaves on 8'' tall plants that grow to 24" wide. Broadly flared orange flowers. Always a favorite!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole' plant

    How to Grow Zauschneria septentrionalis 'Select Mattole'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zauschneria californica

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum

    aka Epilobium canum subsp. angustifolia, Epilobium canum subsp. mexicanum, Zauschneria californica subsp. californica, Zauschneria californica subsp. mexicana, Zauschneria californica var. villosa

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-30"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Zauschneria californica flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Epilobium angustifolium subsp. circumvagum

    aka Chamaenerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Chamerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum, Blackheart, Blooming Sally, Fireweed, Rosebay, Rosebay Willow Herb

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 6"-9"

    • mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Epilobium angustifolium subsp. circumvagum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Epilobium angustifolium

    aka Chamerion angustifolium, Fireweed, Great Willow Herb, Rosebay Willow Herb

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Epilobium angustifolium flower by Delphine Ménard
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    Epilobium fleischeri

    aka Chamaenerion fleischeri, Alpine Willowherb, Dwarf Fireweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Epilobium fleischeri flower by Plant Select®
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    Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice'

    Scientific Name: Epilobium canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice'

    aka Epilobium 'Everett's Choice', Epilobium californica 'Everett's Choice', Zauschneria 'Everett's Choice', Everett California Fuchsia, Everett's Choice California Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Zauschneria californica 'Everett's Choice' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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